Georgia whitewater - Helton Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Union County Union county, US 19 to Nottelly River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The put-in is not too far from Gainesville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There are no other stretches to paddle along     Helton Creek than the US 19 to Nottelly River stretch. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The scenic beauty of Georgia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: This is such a wonderful river. Helton Creek Falls is an inspiring place to stop at while here, and if the weather is glorious, you can go for a hike along the Coosa Backcountry Trail. While you're here at Helton Creek you can take a hike along the DeSoto Falls Trail;   the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Nottely Falls. Summertime highs at Helton Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. For the duration of the winter the highs are regularly in the 40's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Helton Creek temperatures drop to the 20's. And that's not all there is to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Levelland Cove is not far from Helton Creek at all, and Nance Payne Cove is undeniably a good place to stop by. Helton Creek usually gets a lot of rain; most of the rain falls during March while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Helton Creek, US 19 to Nottelly River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 260 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.7537 Longitude: -83.92441 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.7612 Longitude: -83.87371 Paddler input for Helton Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Helton Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: MURPHY 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Milton Inn, Blairsville 8 miles away At the Best Western Milton Inn, Southern hospitality and fresh mountain air will greet you upon your arrival. Blairsville is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is home of the ann... Holiday Inn Express BLAIRSVILLE, Blairsville 8 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Blairsville Hotel is nestled in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. We are located in downtown Blairsville and conveniently adjacent to Butternut Creek Golf Course, which is... Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Helen, Helen 11 miles away Hotel is located in the center of Helen, GA and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Located one mile from the golf courses and one block from the festhalle where Oktoberfest is held. H...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Helton Creek.   Whitewater Near Helton Creek: Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County , 4 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner) Blood Mountain Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 1 miles long (to Dicks Creek) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.4 miles long (Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge) Dodd Creek, White County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (Ravencliff Trail to GA 348) Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (USFS Road 44 to Robertson) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 32 miles long (Coppermine to Lake Lanier) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine) Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road)   Ski Areas Near Helton Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 39 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 43 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near Helton Creek: Best Western Milton Inn, Blairsville , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express BLAIRSVILLE, Blairsville , 8 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Helen, Helen , 11 miles away Ramada Limited - Helen, GA, Helen , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Helen, Helen , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Helton Creek: Vogel State Park, Blairsville, 2 miles away Chestatee Knoll Campground, Lumpkin County, 3 miles away Nottely River Camp Ground, Blairsville, 4 miles away   Trails Near Helton Creek: DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin County , 2 miles away Coosa Backcountry Trail, Union County , 2 miles away Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 5 miles away Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 5 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near Helton Creek: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 53 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 60 miles away